by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #24 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from CalArts. This makes it the #118 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CalArts was $1,815 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
Learn more about CalArts tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from CalArts in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CalArts does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CalArts Online Learning page.
Of the 20 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CalArts, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 52 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.